CEMA alerts can display on electronic billboards

SAVANNAH, GA (WTOC) – The Chatham Emergency Management Agency now has the ability to use 13 digital billboards throughout Savannah during an emergency or disaster.

Lamar Advertising Co. will run the community service messages for free when needed. The company is doing a test run Thursday. A CEMA message will rotate on all the digital billboards throughout the day.

The partnership aims to inform residents about emergency events such as hurricane warnings, evacuations and major oil spills.

Lamar Advertising plans to install two more billboards in the coming months.

A group of more than 50 pastors in Savannah hopes the families of murder victims can help them create positive change in the city’s violent crime. The Savannah Alliance of Pastors is holding that meeting and a prayer vigil next week.

A group of more than 50 pastors in Savannah hopes the families of murder victims can help them create positive change in the city’s violent crime. The Savannah Alliance of Pastors is holding that meeting and a prayer vigil next week.